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First impressions are everything. And when it comes to your online “home” making a great first impression can make all the difference between your website being a total success or a complete failure.

It’s only natural that choosing the right theme and the plugins to go with it, are crucial parts of establishing your brand.

But choosing the right theme can be a daunting task. Considering the number of themes available, you can easily become overwhelmed and making a choice quickly turns into mission impossible.

In this article, I’ll shed light on how to choose the right theme for your website. I’ll also cover how to choose the right plugins to compliment your new theme by covering all aspects related to this decision-making process.

So, What Makes a Good Theme, Anyways?

When it comes to selecting a theme for your WordPress website, there are a number of things you need to consider. Your choice shouldn’t be based solely on the looks of theme. Let’s check out the things you need to keep in mind when to choosing the right theme for your website.

The Price

Usually, the first thing many people think about when considering a WordPress theme is the price. There are plenty of free and premium themes available for WordPress so going with a free theme might seem like a no-brainer. After all, why would you spend extra money on something if you can get if for free? To answer that question, let’s briefly outline the differences between free and premium themes:

Free WordPress Themes

Simple designs

You obviously don’t have to pay anything

Customization options, such as changing fonts and colors, are usually limited